On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, digital monitoring of the Eid cleanliness operation is being carried out by the Safe City Authority, while drone technology is being utilised for “Operation Clean” for the first time in Punjab’s history. Drone cameras have been deployed successfully in narrow streets and suburban areas of […]
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Punjab CM highlights role of telecom, tech in driving digital transformation
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said that telecommunications and technology had become effective and powerful tools of the modern era, adding that telecommunication was no longer merely a means of communication but a pathway to new heights. In her message on World Telecommunication Day, the chief minister said the Punjab government was […]
Govt committed to expanding digital access: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari said the federal government, in collaboration with provincial governments, remained committed to policies that expand digital access and improve connectivity across the country. In a message on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, he said, “I extend my greetings to Pakistan’s telecommunications community and all those working to strengthen the country’s […]
Chinese firm to establish digital economy headquarters in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciated IBI Group’s decision to establish its Pakistan Digital Economy Headquarters in Pakistan and expressed satisfaction at the expanding business to business (B2B) cooperation between Pakistan and China. He was talking to a high-level 11-member Chinese business delegation led by Qian Xiaojun, Founder, President and Controlling Shareholder of IBI […]
KP CM inaugurates digital license management system
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM), Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Monday inaugurated the Digital License Management System, marking a significant step towards digitization of public services in the province. Speaking at the ceremony, the CM said that under the digital licensing system, the issuance of driving licenses has been made fully digital. He said that digitization […]
Govt taking measures to develop digital assets market, says PVARA chief
Minister of State and Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal bin Saqib has said that under the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, concrete and result-oriented measures are being taken to develop Pakistan’s digital assets market as an important pillar of the national economy, while ensuring a regulated, transparent and investor-friendly ecosystem […]
Digital Responsibility in Times of Conflict
It is widely believed that the invention of social media platforms has democratised societies. Common masses now have the privilege to express their political opinions and access information which is not communicated to them by the traditional media. Social media is also said to have empowered marginalised groups who now have alternative platforms to counter […]
Gilani pushes digital football revolution as Pakistan joins FIFAe Nations League
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has taken a landmark step in modernising the country’s football landscape by formally entering the global esports arena, announcing the formation of Pakistan’s first-ever national FIFAe team. The four-member squad will represent Pakistan in the prestigious FIFAe Nations League, marking the country’s debut in international competitive football gaming under FIFA’s […]
Digital Governance as Economic Policy
For decades, governance reform in Pakistan was largely treated as an administrative matter, improving paperwork, reducing bureaucratic delays and streamlining service delivery. Globally, however, the policy conversation has evolved. Digital governance is no longer viewed merely as bureaucratic modernisation; it is increasingly recognised as a component of economic policy. Governments that digitise public administration strengthen […]
Mashreq launches digital cross-border accounts for Pakistanis in UAE
Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking cross-border service for its UAE-based Pakistani customers. For the first time, the bank’s Pakistani customers living in the UAE can now open accounts with Mashreq Pakistan fully remotely, enjoy a single view of their accounts and transfer money instantly […]